Trump strikes diesel deal with Russia
The gist
Trump announced a deal for Russia to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel, waiving some sanctions.
Bipartisan senators call it a betrayal of Ukraine.
How it unfolded
- Oct 9, 2026Trump announced on Truth Social a deal with Putin for Russia to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, with more to follow, and a waiver on some U.S. energy sanctions.
- Oct 10, 2026A U.S. official told Axios that Trump decided on the deal after Zelensky ignored requests to stop attacking Russian oil refineries.
- Oct 11, 2026Backlash grew; Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, which Zelensky said was news to him.